VOLT IS COMING

New look at Chevy's electric car
February 12, 2009 (WBBH-TV via MSNBC)

"General Motors is plugging in and banking on their innovative electric vehicle, the Chevy Volt.

"The Volt is not just a new car, it is a new way of thinking for the U.S. auto industry.

"'Considering 75 percent of the people travel less than 40 miles on their commute every day and they can drive gas free I think this is the future of where our industry is going to go,' says GM Vice President Ed Peper."

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"200 lithium ion batteries will power the vehicle for 40 miles, but an on-board gas engine called a range extender will let you travel hundreds of miles before you have to recharge…

"The batteries will be made in Michigan and are expected to last at least 10 years because they will never be fully depleted.

"To save power, GM has turned to its suppliers to come up with power saving components like tires and stereo systems…Volt is making every amp count… the Chevy Volt will be available for purchase in 2010."